Boca Raton, Florida House Hunting List

Buying a home in Boca Raton is no easy task. You want to make the right choice. Whether you're an inexperienced or experienced buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist presents some of the critical points to think about when choosing a home. Aside from the asking price, you want to be confident that the house as well as the neighborhood measure up to the needs and expectations of your family.

So, to help you prioritize your "likes" list from online to the list of properties you actually see, take this checklist along when you go shopping for your home. Make note of the items that are most important to you. It'll help you put things in line and use sensible ways to measure the homes you've been viewing. Keeping this list handy, you can compare and contrast the features of two or three houses. Click here to print this page.

Buying a house is an exciting experience. I can give you home buying tips on choosing the place that's your best fit. Use Mimi Mangines, REALTOR® and I can help you make the decision that leads you to the home of your dreams.
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Home Address      
Listing Price $ $ $
Real Estate Taxes $ $ $
The Community
Miles Away From the Job      
Close to Schools      
Minutes Away From Shops      
Expressways Nearby      
Miles Away From Bus Stops      
Minutes Away From Physicians      
Minutes Away From Place of Worship      
Garbage Collection      
Traffic Signs      
Sidewalks      
Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained      
Heavy Traffic      
Parks      
Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained      
All Utilities Installed      
HOA Rules      
Miles Away From Airports / Trains      
Area Zoned Residential      
Near Industry      
Proposed Special Assessments      
Green-Friendly Neighborhood      
The House
Age of House      
No. of Floors      
Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding      
Quality of Roof      
Quality of Foundation      
General Exterior Appearance      
Multi-Car Garage      
No. of Bathrooms      
No. of Closets      
No. of Bedrooms      
Oil, Gas or Electric Heat      
Insulation      
Central Air Conditioning      
Energy-Conservation Features      
Age of Heating System      
Age of Water Heater      
Capacity of Water Heater      
Age of Electrical Wiring      
Quality of Plumbing Pipes      
Estimated Water Bill $ $ $
Estimated Heating Bill $ $ $
Estimated Electric Bill $ $ $
Living Room      
Fireplace      
Separate Dining Room      
Family Room      
Carpeting - No. of Rooms      
Eat-In Kitchen      
Refrigerator      
Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric)      
Garbage Disposal      
Dishwasher      
Broken / Drafty Windows      
Storm Windows / Screens      
Washer / Dryer Outlets      
Laundry Space      
Renovated Basement      
Attic      
Sump Pump / Drainage      
Connected to Sewer System      
Patio / Deck      
Backyard Fence      
Curb Appeal      
Property Boundaries      
Security (dead bolts, detectors)      
Building Code      
Compliance      
Ability to Renovate / Expand House      

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